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INSIDERS’ GUIDE TO QUEENSTOWN

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Queenstown never fails to get hearts racing, whether for the raw beauty of its setting – all frosted peaks, iridescent glacial lakes and rolling countryside – or the encyclopaedic roster of adrenaline-fuelled experiences on offer. Whether skidding across rivers in a jet-boat, soaring above them in a helicopter, throwing yourself from a bungy bridge or zig-zagging down mountains on skis, New Zealand’s home of adventure lives up to its reputation.

But there’s so much more to this postcard-perfect alpine playground, from its cosmopolitan restaurants and bars to its swoon-worthy hotels, lodges and spas that take après-adventure to a whole new level.

“Queenstown offers the perfect escape from your every day while still enjoying the convenience of holidaying closer to home, and offering the reassurance of a safe destination,” says Ann Lockhart, chief executive of Destination Queenstown.

“Whether you have an appetite for adventure, mountains and fresh air or are more at home enjoying a delicious meal and fine wine next to a roaring fire, in Queenstown you can explore as much

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